Episodes

  • This Month (or so) at the Movies: June 29th, 2025
    Jun 30 2025

    It's been a while friends, but Christen is back in the studio for the first time in a while to catch up on all the movies we've banked over the last month and get back in the rhythm of the show. We've got a lot on our plate with FINAL DESTINATION: BLOODLINES, LILO & STITCH, MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: FINAL RECKONING, F1, MATERIALISTS, THE LIFE OF CHUCK. Plus, I'm going to run through everything I saw without her: BRING HER BACK, TORNADO, 28 YEARS LATER, BALLERINA, THE UNHOLY TRINITY, and PHOENICIAN SCHEME.

    Thanks to everyone who took the time to listen to the episode. Please remember that the opinions expressed on this show are just those opinions. If you enjoyed what you heard, word of mouth is still the best way to help, so please tell somebody, but liking, subscribing, and sharing help too. This show is an extension of TheSheist.com, and if you’d like to be a guest on the show or have something to tell me, you can contact me at info@thesheist.com or at Sheist Podcast on Twitter. And as usual, be well, stay safe, and have fun no matter where you get your movies!

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Director Interview: Karl Huber
    Jun 30 2025

    I sat down for a chat with filmmaker and practical effects guru Karl Huber to discuss his journey in filmmaking, the state of the business, inspirations, and his upcoming new project, Four Vacancies, which is in its prelaunch campaign right now!

    Thanks to everyone who took the time to listen to the episode. Please remember that the opinions expressed on this show are just those opinions. If you enjoyed what you heard, word of mouth is still the best way to help, so please tell somebody, but liking, subscribing, and sharing help too. This show is an extension of TheSheist.com. If you’d like to be a guest on the show or have something to tell me, you can contact me at info@thesheist.com or at Sheist Podcast on Twitter. And as usual, be well, stay safe, and have fun no matter where you get your movies!

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    1 hr
  • Into the Scheider-Verse: Klute (1971)
    Jun 7 2025

    We take our first official foray into the Scheider-Verse with Klute (1971). While it wasn't Roy's first role his turn as pimp Frank Ligourin was his breakout role and opened the doors bigger opportunites. We talk about the use of sound and shadow in crafting atmosphere, the subtle moments of affection and candid vulnerability, bare feet at home in the US and Canada, residential snakes, and so much more! Plus, words of wisdom from the man of the hour himself.

    Thanks to everyone who journeyed into the Scheider-Verse with us! If you enjoyed what you heard, please subscribe, rate, and review the show on your podcast platform. And don't forget, good old-fashioned word of mouth is still a great way to help! This show is an extension of TheSheist.com, and make sure to check out the entire Sheist Podcast Network. You can find Vanya's programming and writing at Revue Cinema and ThatShelf.com. We'd love to hear from you, so you can email us at info@thesheist.com or message us at Sheist Podcast on Twitter.

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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • This Week at the Movies - May 11th, 2025
    May 12 2025

    It's been a couple of weeks since we sat down and talked about new movies we've seen, but we've got several to discuss. So, before we hit the road, we wanted to pop in and say hi. We're talking HAVOC, THE UGLY STEPSISTER, THE AMATEUR, UNTIL DAWN, THE SURFER, THE SHROUDS, and THUNDERBOLTS*. It's This Week at the Movies for May 11th, 2025.

    Thanks to everyone who took the time to listen to the episode. Please remember that the opinions expressed on this show are just those opinions. If you enjoyed what you heard, word of mouth is still the best way to help, so please tell somebody, but liking, subscribing, and sharing help too. This show is an extension of TheSheist.com, and make sure to check out the entire Sheist Podcast Network. If you’d like to be a guest on the show or have something to tell me, you can contact me at info@thesheist.com or at Sheist Podcast on Twitter. And as usual, be well, stay safe, and have fun no matter where you get your movies!

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Welcome to the Scheider-Verse!
    May 11 2025

    It all starts here! Nick is joined by his friend and frequent collaborator, Vanya Garraway, to lay the foundation for what's to come, as they plan a 30-film retrospective to reflect on the career, the life, and the legacy of the marvelous Roy Scheider.

    Thanks to everyone who journeyed into the Scheider-Verse with us! If you enjoyed what you heard, please subscribe, rate, and review the show on your podcast platform. And don't forget, good old-fashioned word of mouth is still a great way to help! This show is an extension of TheSheist.com, and make sure to check out the entire Sheist Podcast Network. You can find Vanya's programming and writing at Revue Cinema and ThatShelf.com. We'd love to hear from you, so you can email us at info@thesheist.com or message us at Sheist Podcast on Twitter.

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    51 mins
  • This Week at the Movies - April 25th, 2025
    Apr 28 2025

    This Week at the Movies is back in full effect as Nick and Christen continue to play catch-up, but they added THE LEGEND OF OCHI, WARFARE, and SACRAMENTO under their belts, and Nick also checked out THE WOMAN IN THE YARD. Plus, a look at all the new releases on deck for the release weekend of April 25th, 2025.

    Thanks to everyone who took the time to listen to the episode. Please remember that the opinions expressed on this show are just those opinions. If you enjoyed what you heard, word of mouth is still the best way to help, so please tell somebody, but liking, subscribing, and sharing help too. This show is part of The Sheist Podcast Network and an extension of TheSheist.com. If you’d like to be a guest on the show or have something to tell me, you can contact me at info@thesheist.com or @SheistPodcast on Twitter. And as usual, be well, stay safe, and have fun no matter where you get your movies!

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • This Week at the Movies/This Week on the Couch Crossover Event!!
    Apr 21 2025

    This Week at the Movies meets This Week on the Couch as Nick and Christen get back in the rhythm of recording regularly together. SINNERS, and THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND are on the film slate, and the save DR. ODYSSEY movement starts here as well as a Season 1 reflection on THE PITT and the big news from the most recent 9-1-1.

    Thanks to everyone who took the time to listen to the episode and please remember that the opinions expressed on this show are just that, opinions. If you enjoyed what you heard, word of mouth is still the best way to help, so please tell somebody, but liking, subscribing, and sharing help too. This show is an extension of TheSheist.com and if you’d like to be a guest on the show or have something to tell me, you can contact me at info@thesheist.com or at Sheist Podcast on Twitter. And as usual, be well, stay safe, and have fun no matter where you get your movies!

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Last Month at the Movies/Goodbye Rids - March 2025
    Apr 5 2025

    Hello everybody! And welcome back to the Sheist podcast. I has been a while but we are back for a new episode of this week at the movies. In this case it’s more like last month at the movies, so we’ve got a lot of ground to cover with a look back at Last Breath the documentary Captain America: Brave New World, Black Bag, Death of a Unicorn, Mickey 17, The Gorge, and The Parenting. And we say goodbye to a friend.

    Thanks to everyone who took the time to listen to the episode, and please remember that the opinions expressed on this show are just that, opinions. If you enjoyed what you heard, word of mouth is still the best way to help, so please tell somebody, but liking, subscribing, and sharing help too. This show is an extension of TheSheist.com, and if you’d like to be a guest on the show or have something to tell me, you can contact me at info@thesheist.com or at Sheist Podcast on Twitter. And as usual, be well, stay safe, and have fun no matter where you get your movies!

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    58 mins